1962 Gubernatorial Campaign
Hughes grew up a Republican in a heavily Republican area, but was persuaded to switch parties. His service on the State Commerce Commission also brought him in contact with the Interstate Commerce Commission and national politics. He then ran for Governor of Iowa on the Democratic ticket and defeated incumbent Republican Norman Erbe in 1962.
A major issue in the campaign was legalization of "liquor-by-the-drink." Iowa allowed only beer to be consumed over the bar. Liquor and wine could be purchased only in state liquor stores and "private clubs". Hughes became a proponent of "liquor-by-the-drink." A short time after he was elected, the state adopted a new system of alcohol control.
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